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Prof. Royal Military College of Canada Expert on tech, far-right extremism & terrorism tactics | Ph.D. in International Relations | Author of 'How Terror Evolves' and currently working on 'Uniformed Threats.' Views = Mine
Reddit has finally banned FOSSCAD, the largest and longest-running subreddit dedicated to 3D-printed firearms.
The community was removed for violating Rule 7: "Keep it legal, and avoid posting illegal content or soliciting or facilitating illegal or prohibited transactions."
At a Canadian charity festival, scammers used a 3D printer to make fake $8 tokens, defrauding local groups. Beyond weapons, 3D printing has enabled fraud from license plates to fake IDs. Emerging tech isn’t dangerous itself, but misuse is unpredictable.
globalnews.ca/news/1141560...
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The killing of Charlie Kirk echoes the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat. Both were polarizing figures, admired by supporters and reviled by opponents. History shows assassinations rarely silence. They create martyrs, amplify conflict, and shape politics long after the act itself.
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New article with Joery Matthys in Het Tijdschrift Politie. Using Operation Desarme 3D as a case study, we explore how right wing extremists across Western countries are experimenting with 3D printed firearms and what this means for law enforcement internationally.
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Australia’s strict gun laws are being eroded by 3D-printed firearms. As I note in @australia.theguardian.com, 3DPF designers frame their work as a “new Second Amendment." Cultural artefacts meant to undermine state authority.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Five CAF members suspended after a video showed Nazi salutes. Comes as RCMP charge Quebec soldiers in a terror plot with Canada’s largest-ever weapons cache.
As my 2022 ICCT paper warned, extremism in the ranks erodes trust and worsens the CAF’s recruitment crisis.
globalnews.ca/news/1134155...
A Nova Scotia veteran with PTSD, Daniel Desmond Crowder, has become the first Canadian manufacturing 3D-printed firearms to receive a Terrorism Peace Bond.
This marks the 3rd Canadian case linking 3DPF and extremism.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/atlantic/p-e...
After nearly 2 years of legal proceedings, UK teen Ondrej Sidelka has been sentenced to 2 years in custody for terrorism offences. He maintained a digital archive of neo-Nazi propaganda, EID guides, and 3D-printed gun files intended to aid terrorist violence.
uk.news.yahoo.com/chilling-dis...
I joined The Big Story podcast to discuss the recent RCMP operation that shut down an alleged militia in Quebec involving current and former CAF members.
🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
Spoke with Le Devoir alongside Evan Balgord on the arrests of 4 men in Quebec, including 2 Canadian Armed Forces members, linked to far-right extremism.
We discussed militias, radicalization in the military, and online propaganda.
www.ledevoir.com/societe/8991...
Yesterday, I spoke with La Presse about four Quebec men accused of trying to form an anti-government militia.
We discussed how far-right extremists are co-opting Russian military imagery and reframing the Russia-Ukraine war through ideological lenses.
www.lapresse.ca/actualites/2...
Spoke to La Presse about extremism in the military. Most serve with integrity, but a small number can pose real risks. Canada could learn from Germany’s transparent approach to tracking radicalization.
www.lapresse.ca/actualites/j...
That's a tough question—extremism varies in form and severity. Criminal acts should be reported to police, but there are also non–law enforcement resources. Yorktown Family Services and OPV do excellent work and may offer better avenues for support. They're worth contacting.
09.07.2025 01:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0We have limited data on this phenomenon in Canada. I wrote a piece a few years ago highlighting this gap, where I urged the CAF to adopt a model similar to Germany’s military which publishes annual reports on the number of extremist threats identified within the ranks and the measures taken.
08.07.2025 19:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Two recent cases expose the ongoing threat of extremism in the Canadian Armed Forces: a private FB group sharing hate content, and a militia plot involving active-duty soldiers. Most CAF members serve with honour, but these are serious issues. I co-wrote a study on the risks
icct.nl/sites/defaul...
IDF reports another two weapons smuggling attempts via drone on the Egyptian border, including one UAV carrying 10 firearms.
I explored this exact trend earlier this year in a @gnetresearch.bsky.social Insight:
🔗 gnet-research.org/2025/06/05/g...
Thrilled to share that I’ve been promoted to Associate Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada. Grateful to friends, mentors, collaborators, and especially those in policing and CT who supported me along the way. Onwards!
02.07.2025 17:22 — 👍 18 🔁 2 💬 3 📌 0
Today, @yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social examines the recent emergence of drone-enabled smuggling along the Israel-Egypt border and what it reveals about the evolving nature of cross-border threats in modern conflict environments.
gnet-research.org/2025/06/05/g...
Kevin Krebs was arrested near a “No Kings” protest in PA. A search of his home uncovered 13 IEDs, 21 firearms, a 3D printer, and two 3D-printed conversion devices designed to turn semi-auto firearms into fully automatic weapons.
www.fox29.com/news/prosecu...
Authorities in Washington state raided a home tied to Nazi white nationalists and seized 35 firearms, grenade launchers, explosives, and an MG42 machine gun. Multiple rifles were staged at windows. The suspects are linked to a violent robbery at a U.S. military base.
www.yahoo.com/news/fbi-dis...
"On the Horizon: The Ukraine War and the Evolving Threat of Drone Terrorism" - by Don Rassler snd Yannick Veilleux-Lepage at CTC
ctc.westpoint.edu/on-the-horiz...
Portuguese police dismantled a far-right cell and arrested 6 suspects, including a police officer. Explosives, 3D-printed guns, ammo, and neo-Nazi propaganda were seized. The group is accused of plotting anti-state violence.
www.policiajudiciaria.pt/operacao-des...
Sweden: A man in his 20s from Kumla has been indicted for attempting to 3D-print an FGC-9 MkII and planning a mass shooting at a mosque. He spoke of killing children “coldly” and had drawn up plans. Trial set for Aug 20
This is the 2nd known Swedish REMVE-linked 3DPF case
www.na.se/2025-06-03/m...
My new insight for @gnet-research.org.web.brid.gy underscores how quickly criminal and extremist groups can adapt emerging tech, transforming drones into tools for cross-border smuggling—and posing new security challenges worldwide.
05.06.2025 15:31 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1I call those crypto-mericans
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At Edinburgh airport. Canadians have long used flags on backpacks to avoid being misidentified as our southern neighbours, but I’ve never seen the phenomenon so widespread. Rough estimate: nearly a third of travellers on my flight showed some outward expression of their nationality.
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Back in St Andrews for the day—a town that shaped both my personal and professional life. I got married here, made lifelong friends, and found my intellectual footing as I transitioned from intel analyst to academic.
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Spoke with 3DPrintIndustry about the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms and NY’s new bill targeting online blueprint distribution. I stressed that legislation must account for how these files move across decentralized, ideologically driven ecosystems.
3dprintingindustry.com/news/new-yor...
